P R E S B Y T E R S E C O N D C H U R C H I A N ORDER FOR THE PUBLIC WORSHIP of GOD October 21, 2012
Praising His Name As you enter the Sanctuary, please assume a quiet and respectful attitude of worship. Please silence your mobile devices. ORGAN PRELUDE: Andante con moto from Praeludium II.... Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy Lenora Morrow, Organist CHORAL INTROIT: Ain a That Good News?.... African American spiritual, arr. Mark Hayes I ve got good news, good news, good news, my Lord, my Lord! I got a crown up in a that kingdom, ain a that good news? I got a crown up in a that kingdom, ain a that good news? I m a gonna lay down this world, gonna shoulder up a my cross, Gonna take it home a to my Jesus ain a that good news? I got a robe up in a that kingdom, ain a that good news? I got a robe up in a that kingdom, ain a that good news? I m a gonna lay down this world, gonna shoulder up a my cross, Gonna take it home a to my Jesus ain a that good news? I got a Savior in a that kingdom, ain a that good news? I got a Savior in a that kingdom, ain a that good news? I m a gonna lay down this world, gonna shoulder up a my cross, Gonna take it home a to my Jesus ain that good news? I got a robe, I got a crown, I got a Savior in a that kingdom, Ain a that good news, good news, good, good, good, good news? Music Makers and Spirit and Song Choirs Terri Theil, Director Mary Lawrence Flinn, Accompanist WCALL TO WORSHIP: Psalm 149:1-4.... Ronald G. Sadlow Praise the Lord! Sing to the Lord a new song, his praise in the assembly of the godly! Let Israel be glad in his Maker; let the children of Zion rejoice in their King! Let them praise his name with dancing, making melody to him with tambourine and lyre! For the Lord takes pleasure in his people; he adorns the humble with salvation. WHYMN OF PRAISE: No. 700 Come, We That Love the Lord.... ST. THOMAS WPSALTER READING: Psalm 145:1-13.... Courtney T. Humphreys (8:15) Margaret S. Stephens (11:00) I will extol you, my God and King, and bless your name forever and ever. Every day I will bless you and praise your name forever and ever. Great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised, and his greatness is unsearchable. One generation shall commend your works to another, and shall declare your mighty acts. On the glorious splendor of your majesty, and on your wondrous works, I will meditate. They shall speak of the might of your awesome deeds, and I will declare your greatness.
They shall pour forth the fame of your abundant goodness and shall sing aloud of your righteousness. The Lord is gracious and merciful, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love. The Lord is good to all, and his mercy is over all that he has made. All your works shall give thanks to you, O Lord, and all your saints shall bless you! They shall speak of the glory of your kingdom and tell of your power, to make known to the children of man your mighty deeds, and the glorious splendor of your kingdom. Your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and your dominion endures throughout all generations. WDOXOLOGY... OLD HUNDREDTH Praise God from Whom all blessings flow; Praise Him, all creatures here below; Praise Him above, ye heavenly host: Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost. Amen. WPRAYER OF ADORATION SACRAMENT OF CHRISTIAN BAPTISM (8:15) Brooks Walker Sorrells, born March 29, 2012, son of Emeri and Brad Sorrells Anna Powell Smith, born May 11, 2011, daughter of Robin and Trey Smith Kord Wellington Holbrook, born May 16, 2012, son of Bree and Jordan Holbrook PARENTAL VOWS Do you acknowledge your child s need of the cleansing blood of the Lord Jesus Christ and the renewing grace of the Holy Spirit? Do you claim God s covenant promises on his/her behalf, and do you look to the Lord Jesus Christ for his salvation, as you do for your own? Do you unreservedly dedicate your child to God, and promise, in humble reliance upon divine grace, that you will endeavor to set before him a godly example, that you will pray with and for him, that you will teach him the sacred Scriptures, and that you will strive, by all the means that God provides you, to bring him up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord? CONGREGATIONAL VOW Do you undertake the responsibility to assist these parents in the Christian nurture of their child? SONG OF ENCOURAGEMENT: Jesus Loves You....JESUS LOVES ME Jesus loves you, this we know, for the Bible tells us so; Little ones to Him belong, you are weak but He is strong. Yes, Jesus loves you! Yes, Jesus loves you! Yes, Jesus loves you! The Bible tells us so.
PRAYERS OF CONFESSION ASSURANCE OF DIVINE PARDON Adoring Our Shepherd CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE.... SHEPHERD Savior, like a shepherd lead us, much we need Thy tender care: In Thy pleasant pastures feed us, for our use Thy folds prepare: Blessed Jesus, blessed Jesus, Thou hast bought us, thine we are; Blessed Jesus, blessed Jesus, Thou hast bought us, thine we are. Thou hast promised to receive us, poor and sinful though we be; Thou hast mercy to relieve us, grace to cleanse, and pow r to free: Blessed Jesus, blessed Jesus, Thou hast loved us, love us still; Blessed Jesus, blessed Jesus, Thou hast loved us, love us still. PRESENTATION OF GIFTS TO GOD....T. Barton Kimbro OFFERTORY ANTHEM: Psalm 23.... Allen Pote The Lord is my shepherd, nothing shall I want. My shepherd makes me lie in fields of green, leads me beside still waters. The Lord is my shepherd, who restores my life. Leads me in the paths of righteousness for the sake of the Lord s name. And even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death. I will fear no evil, for You are with me, Your rod and staff will comfort me. You prepare a table before me, in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil, my cup overflows. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, And in the house of my God I will live forever. Youth Choir Ginger Statom, Director Molly Johnson, Accompanist WCONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE....CRIMOND The Lord s my Shepherd, I ll not want; He makes me down to lie In pastures green; He leadeth me the quiet waters by. Goodness and mercy all my life shall surely follow me: And in God s house forevermore my dwelling place shall be. WPRAYER OF THANKSGIVING AND DEDICATION WGREETINGS A WORD TO THE CHILDREN (8:15) Believing His Word PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION AND THE LORD S PRAYER Our Father, Who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name. Thy Kingdom come. Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For Thine is the Kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.
GOSPEL READING... Mark 10:1-12 (page 845 in pew Bible) All flesh is grass, and all its beauty is like the flower of the field; The grass withers, the flower fades, but the Word of our God will stand forever. Amen. (Isaiah 40:6b, 8) SERMON Are You Testing Jesus? A. Mitchell Moore PRAYER OF COMMITMENT WHYMN OF HOPE: No. 644 May the Mind of Christ My Savior...ST. LEONARDS WBENEDICTION WCONGREGATIONAL THREE-FOLD AMEN ORGAN POSTLUDE: Holy Manna... arr. Wilbur Held WIndicates congregation standing CCLI License #252778 We consider it a privilege to have our children in worship with us. If your small children become restless and vocal, we invite you to the children s room especially designed for them at the rear of the Sanctuary. They are also welcome in the nursery. Older children should also be encouraged to come to church prepared to stay in their pew throughout the service. One of our pastors will be available after the service to pray for you or to offer helpful direction regarding your spiritual life. He will be in the Gathering Room, which is the first room on your left as you exit the southwest door of the Sanctuary (closest to the pulpit). You may also send your confidential email to pastor@2pc.org with questions about your spiritual life. Sunday Night Worship - 6 p.m. in the Sanctuary We gather each Sunday evening for an informal service of prayer, praise, and teaching from God s Word. Our morning and evening services frame our weekly Lord s Day worship. We invite you to worship with us.